Pancit Lomi

Lomi or Pancit Lomi  is a Filipino - Chinese dish made with a variety of thick fresh egg noodles of about a quarter of inch in diameter, soaked in lye water to give it more texture.  Because of its popularity in the eastern part of Batangas, there as many styles of cooking lomi as there are eateries, panciteria or restaurants offering the dish.  Variations and quality are therefore very common.

1/2 k. of lomi noodles
1 c. of diced cooked chicken meat
1 carrot, julienned
1 c. of diced leeks (white and light green parts only)
7 c. of chicken broth (unsalted)
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. of cooking oil
1 tbsp. of finely minced garlic
1 onion, halved and sliced thinly
1/2 tsp. of sesame seed oil
salt and pepper to taste

Heat a casserole. Pour in the cooking oil. Saute the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the julienned carrot and stir for 30 seconds. Add the chicken meat and continue cooking over high heat for another 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the leeks. Pour in the beaten eggs in a thin stream, stirring continuously. Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame seed oil. Serve hot.

Courtesy of Casa Veneracion (Filipino Recipes)

Zesty Beef and Mushroom Spaghetti

My mom tried this recipe from Del Monte using Del Monte's Gourmet Beef and Mushroom Pasta Sauce. Try out this simple yet sumptuous recipe!

6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece small onion, minced
1/4 cup ground beef (50 g.)
1/4 cup canned sliced mushrooms
1 pouch Del Monte Beef & Mushroom Pasta Sauce (250 g.)
175 grams Spaghetti, cooked
pieces of hotdog, sliced
grated cheese

Saute garlic, onion, hotdog and beef in 2 tablespoons oil for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, then saute for 1 minute. Add Del Monte Beef & Mushroom Pasta Sauce, Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over cooked Spaghetti. Top with cheese.

Tomato and Cheese Pasta Delight

I just used Macaroni instead of Spaghetti noodles!


6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece small onion, minced
100 grams ground beef
1 pouch (250 g.) Del Monte Tomato and Cheese Pasta Sauce
175 grams Del Monte Spaghetti, cooked

Saute garlic, onion and beef in 2 tablespoons oil for 5 minutes. Add Del Monte Tomato and Cheese Pasta Sauce. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over cooked Spaghetti or Macaroni. Makes 4 servings.

Pancit Canton

A noodle dish of Chinese origin that has become very much a part of Filipino cuisine. Pancit Canton may refer to Lo Mein or Chow Mein.

1/4 kilo shrimps
1 chicken breast or 1 medium chicken cut into small pieces
1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerettes
2 cloves garlic
1 medium chopped onion
1/4 cup lean meat (pork), sliced
2 pieces chicken liver, cooked and sliced
salt to taste
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 carrot, cut into strips
1 small cabbage head
100 grams sitsaro
1/3 cup kinchay
2 tablespoons cornstarch dispersed in
1/4 cup water
2 pieces chorizo de bilbao
1 pack pancit canton

Boil pork and chicken.

In a wok or saucepan, heat oil then saute garlic and onions. Add shrimps, chicken and pork, Stir-fry for a few minutes then season to taste. Add the chicken liver. Pour in broth. Bring to a boil then add all the vegetables. Cook until tender but still crisp. Thicken with dispersed cornstarch. Stir in canton noodles and cook until done. Add the chorizo de bilbao. Serve with kalamansi